Installing the ServeRAID M5210 SAS/SATA ControllerThis information provides notes and information about what you need to considerwhen you install this adapter in the server and the installation instructions on howto install the adapter in the server .About this taskYou can purchase the optional ServeRAID M5210 SAS/SATA Controller for Systemx. For configuration information, see the ServeRAID documentation athttp://www.ibm.com/supportportal/.Attention: Some cluster solutions require specific code levels or coordinated codeupdates. If the device is part of a cluster solution, verify that the latest level ofcode is supported for the cluster solution before you update the code.The following is an illustration of the ServeRAID M5210 SAS/SATA Controller forSystem x:RAID cachecard connectorRetentionbracketRetentiontabServeRAIDM5210 adapterRetentiontabNote:v This adapter must be installed only in the PCIe slots on the storage book. See“Storage book” on page 24 for more information.v For additional information and notes about installing adapters see “Installing anadapter” on page 84 and “Supported RAID adapters” on page 87.v Follow the general rule for connecting the SAS signal cables to the adapter anddrive backplane: port 0 on the adapter to port 0 on the drive backplane and port1 on the adapter to port 1 on the drive backplane (depending on the type ofdrive backplane you install in the server).To install the ServeRAID M5210 SAS/SATA adapter, complete the following steps:Procedure1. Read the safety information and installation guidelines, see “Installationguidelines” on page 45.2. Turn off the server (see “Turning off the server” on page 41) and all attachedperipheral devices. Disconnect all power cords; then, disconnect all externalcables from the server.3. Remove the storage book (see “Removing the storage book” on page 266).96 System x3850 X6 and x3950 X6 Types 3837 and 3839: Installation and Service Guide
